When was Satan's Slaves released?

Satan's Slaves had its world release on 28 September 2017. In the US it played at the Hawaii Film Festival on 8 November 2017 and The Overlook Film Festival on 21 April 2018, and it came out on Blu-ray on 4 August 2020.

Where can I watch Satan's Slaves in the US?

As of 24 October 2026, it is listed on AMC+ and its channels on Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, as well as on Philo. It is also free on Hoopla and on Tubi TV with ads. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Who is in the cast of Satan's Slaves?

Tara Basro stars as Rini, alongside Bront Palarae, Ayu Laksmi, Endy Arfian, Nasar Anuz, M. Adhiyat, Elly D. Luthan, Arswendy Bening Swara, Dimas Aditya and Egi Fedly.

What is Satan's Slaves about?

A financially strained family loses their mother after a long, unexplained illness. After her funeral, strange events in the house suggest she has not truly left, and her children must uncover what is happening.

How long is Satan's Slaves and what language is it in?

The film runs 106 minutes and is in Indonesian. Its original title is Pengabdi Setan.

Satan's Slaves (2017): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Satan’s Slaves (Pengabdi Setan): Plot Summary Without Spoilers

The Suwono family is struggling long before anything supernatural happens. Mawarni (Ayu Laksmi), the mother, has been ill for three years with a condition no one can explain. The cost of that long illness has left the household in serious financial trouble. Rini (Tara Basro), the eldest child, carries much of the load at home. She shares the house with her father Bahri (Bront Palarae), her younger brothers Toni, Bondi and little Ian, and their grandmother Rahma.

After Mawarni’s funeral, the family expects a period of mourning. Instead, the house starts to feel occupied. Ordinary things such as a radio or an old vinyl record begin to carry an unsettling weight. The children slowly come to suspect that what has returned is more than a painful memory. As the disturbances grow harder to ignore, Rini and her siblings must work out what is happening and why it seems centred on them.

The film’s tagline captures the dread at its core: “She comes back for the last child.”

Satan's Slaves — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes Satan’s Slaves Notable: Cast, Director and Context

Writer-director: Joko Anwar wrote and directed the film.
Cast: Tara Basro leads as Rini, with Bront Palarae as Bahri and Ayu Laksmi as Mawarni. Endy Arfian, Nasar Anuz and M. Adhiyat play the Suwono brothers, and Elly D. Luthan plays Rahma Saidah. Arswendy Bening Swara, Dimas Aditya and Egi Fedly round out the supporting cast.
Genre: A horror-mystery built around grief, family ties, money worries and a haunted home.
Origin: Satan’s Slaves is an Indonesian-language production from Indonesia and South Korea, made by Rapi Films with CJ Entertainment.
Remake: The film is a remake, reworking earlier material under the original title Pengabdi Setan.
Runtime: 106 minutes.

If you are looking for a Satan’s Slaves review, the Drama4U Score on this page gives an at-a-glance verdict. The film’s family-centred approach to haunted-house horror is a big part of why it is often discussed.

Who Will Enjoy Satan’s Slaves

Fans of slow-building haunted-house horror rooted in family drama
Viewers curious about Indonesian and Southeast Asian genre cinema
Anyone who likes mystery elements alongside their scares
Followers of Joko Anwar’s work as a writer-director
Audiences comfortable with subtitled, Indonesian-language films

Release Date and Where to Watch Satan’s Slaves

Satan’s Slaves had its world release on 28 September 2017. In the United States, it screened at the Hawaii Film Festival on 8 November 2017 and at The Overlook Film Festival on 21 April 2018. It was released on Blu-ray on 4 August 2020.

According to TMDB/JustWatch data as of 24 October 2026, US viewers can watch it through the following services:

Streaming (subscription): AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Philo
Free: Hoopla, Tubi TV (with ads)
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Availability can change, so check your preferred service before you press play.

Trailer

Cast

Tara Basroas Rini SuwonoSee credits →
Bront Palaraeas Bahri SuwonoSee credits →
Endy Arfianas Toni Suwono
Nasar Anuzas Bondi Suwono
M. Adhiyatas Ian Suwono
Ayu Laksmias Mawarni Suwono
Elly D. Luthanas Rahma Saidah
Arswendy Bening Swaraas UstadSee credits →

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Satan's Slaves released?: Satan's Slaves had its world release on 28 September 2017. In the US it played at the Hawaii Film Festival on 8 November 2017 and The Overlook Film Festival on 21 April 2018, and it came out on Blu-ray on 4 August 2020.
Where can I watch Satan's Slaves in the US?: As of 24 October 2026, it is listed on AMC+ and its channels on Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, as well as on Philo. It is also free on Hoopla and on Tubi TV with ads. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Who is in the cast of Satan's Slaves?: Tara Basro stars as Rini, alongside Bront Palarae, Ayu Laksmi, Endy Arfian, Nasar Anuz, M. Adhiyat, Elly D. Luthan, Arswendy Bening Swara, Dimas Aditya and Egi Fedly.
What is Satan's Slaves about?: A financially strained family loses their mother after a long, unexplained illness. After her funeral, strange events in the house suggest she has not truly left, and her children must uncover what is happening.
How long is Satan's Slaves and what language is it in?: The film runs 106 minutes and is in Indonesian. Its original title is Pengabdi Setan.

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